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We’re building a global sustainability network, region by region.

The world is adapting quickly to the rising challenge of climate change. Change is coming to the business world – because it has to. The growing sustainability business community needs a platform to meet, connect and support each other to transform the UK economy and maximise on the opportunities that this change brings. So, we’ve created it for you. 

Why Engage?

We believe in the power of business to drive change, and you can be part of it. Whether you’re a seasoned sustainability expert or just starting out, our community and our events are for anyone who wants to collaborate with experts in the field and learn more about initiatives that are already happening across the UK.

From round-table discussions, national conferences hearing from leading keynote speakers and exciting opportunities to share your news, we have a community of over 8,000 sustainability leaders. In the last 18 months, we’ve brought together over 2,000 people to in person events across the North of England. In 2024 and 2025, we’ll be expanding beyond the North and looking to support the whole nation. 

Come and be a part of it!

2024 Keynote Speakers

Kevin McLoud - Keynote Speaker

Kevin McCloud

Designer, Writer, TV Presenter

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Mary Portas OBE

Businesswoman, Broadcaster, Author & Activist

Jon Richardson

Jon Richardson

Actor, Writer, Comedian and Co-Presenter of Jon Richardson & the Futurenauts

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Ed Gillespie

Co-Presenter Jon Richardson & the Futurenauts

Mark Stevenson

Co-Presenter Jon Richardson & the Futurenauts

Mayor Tracy Brabin

Mayor Tracy Brabin

Mayor of West Yorkshire

“We are delighted that Yorkshire Sustainability Festival is to be hosted in our city. We are one of the leading cities in the UK for taking climate action and are working hard towards becoming the first UK net zero city. The festival of events will help share this ambition while shining a light on the trailblazers of sustainable innovation from across Yorkshire, pathing the way for a brighter and greener future.”

Tom Riordan, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council

At the University of Leeds our interdisciplinary research collaborations link our physical, technological, economic and social understanding of climate change and sustainability, creating solutions to address this global crisis. We are committed to embedding sustainability in everything we do, taking responsibility for our economic, cultural, social and environmental impacts. We are thrilled to be joint headline sponsors of Yorkshire Sustainability Week, and to help highlight the opportunities that embracing sustainability initiatives can bring.

Professor Nick Plant, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation at the University of Leeds, Headline Sponsor

Latest News

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Mon 04 Nov '24

Why it’s crucial that the UK transitions to a Doughnut Economics Model Now!

Moving away from neoliberalism and into the doughnut economy is crucial to creating a flourishing UK economy, for people and planet

Yorkshire Sustainability Festival 2024 in full swing

Mon 04 Nov '24

Dates Confirmed: Get involved in Yorkshire Sustainability Festival 2025

Yorkshire Sustainability Festival will return from 9th - 20th June 2025

Mayor Tracy Brabin, West Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayor addressing the audience at Yorkshire Sustainability Festival Conference, which brought together leaders to discuss mobilising green investment in the regions, as well as major topics including transport, manufacturing and food

Wed 30 Oct '24

How will the first Labour Govt’s budget mobilise Green Investment in the regions of the UK?

After the new Labour Govt's first Budget is announced, what do we know about their plans to mobilise regional and national green investment?

Warksburn Old Church Main Space

Wed 30 Oct '24

Warksburn Old Church – The 1st Passivhaus church conversion in the world – now a luxury holiday rental in Northumberland

Check out this beautiful Passivhaus Church conversion and enter the competition for a free stay at the bottom of the article

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